In a spectacular display of cricketing prowess, India secured a commanding victory over Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I at Holkar Stadium in Indore. The match unfolded as a high-scoring thriller, with India successfully chasing down Afghanistan's formidable total of 172 runs with ease. Star India batters Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal Continued to shine for the team with half-centuries.
Earlier, in the game, India won the toss and opted to bowl first. Afghanistan posted a challenging score of 172 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Gulbadin's explosive innings of 57 runs off 35 balls, including four fours and three sixes, propelled Afghanistan to a competitive total. However, the Indian bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh, managed to restrict Afghanistan's middle order.
Apart from Gulbadin, Najibullah (23), Karim Jannat (20), and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (21) also played some crucial knocks in Afghanistan. For India, Arshdeep took three wickets, while Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each. Shivam Dube also got a wicket as the bowling unit led India to a comfortable position.
Arshdeep's brilliant bowling performance was a standout feature of the Indian innings. He scalped crucial wickets, finishing with figures of 3 for 32 in his four overs. His ability to break partnerships and control the run flow significantly contributed to India's success in limiting Afghanistan to a challenging yet achievable total.
Shivam Dube guides India to another series win
Chasing a target of 173 runs, Yashasvi Jaiswal set the stage on fire with a scintillating inning. His aggressive yet calculated approach saw him amass 68 runs off just 34 balls, including five fours and two sixes, at a staggering strike rate of 200.00. Jaiswal's explosive start laid a solid foundation for India's successful run chase.
In the end, Dube continued to dazzle, not just with the ball but also with the bat. His aggressive batting display featured a sensational knock of 63 runs off 32 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Dube's all-round performance was instrumental in steering India towards victory. With this win, India seals the three-match series by 2-0.
Here is how fans react to Indiaโs victory:
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โ Amit Shah (Parody) (@Motabhai012) January 14, 2024
A solid innings by shivam ๐ฅ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/JhBBISwkIL
โ Shivaye ๐ฑ (@shivaye01) January 14, 2024
Star of Indian cricket ๐ฅ
โ Shivaye ๐ฑ (@shivaye01) January 14, 2024
What a Player Shivam ๐ ๐
โ Shivaye ๐ฑ (@shivaye01) January 14, 2024
2019wc Rohit scored 5 tons India didn't win. Lost in SF
โ Anurag Rekhi (@Dravidict) January 14, 2024
Rohit be like next world cup I will score impact runs not quantity runs.
2023wc Rohit scores impact runs India lost Finals
Is Rohit planning not to score runs to win the WT20 2024?
Put Ishan and SKY in this Mix and just think of this team.
โ Muzaffarpur Now (@muzaffarpurlive) January 14, 2024
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INDIA CHASE DOWN 173 RUNS FROM JUST 15.4 OVERS....!!!!
โ Priyanka (@Pinky209E) January 14, 2024
- Dube & Jaiswal are the heroes.๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐๐ฅณ๐ฅณ
Today goes credits to Jaiswal and Dube โคโค๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐโ๏ธ
โ Priyanka (@Pinky209E) January 14, 2024
Congrats
โ Priyanka (@Pinky209E) January 14, 2024
INDIA WINS THE T20I SERIES AGAINST AFGHANISTAN...!!! ๐ฎ๐ณ
Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh remaining not out in yet another chase ๐ฅ
โ Johns (@JohnyBravo183) January 14, 2024
Selfless pic.twitter.com/GPMEYbtXmS
โ Hemaram Saran (@saran_hemaram) January 14, 2024